Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 18.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku
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M2.8 Earthquake near CERAM SEA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On December 2, 2025 at 23:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near CERAM SEA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.6.
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Depth profile
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower than the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,781 Catalogue entries
Of 1,780 other entries for this area and period, 1,362 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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31
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